15. You boast, “We have struck a bargain to cheat deathand have made a deal to dodge the grave.The coming destruction can never touch us,for we have built a strong refuge made of lies and deception.”
16. Therefore, this is what the Sovereign lord says:“Look! I am placing a foundation stone in Jerusalem,a firm and tested stone.It is a precious cornerstone that is safe to build on.Whoever believes need never be shaken.
17. I will test you with the measuring line of justiceand the plumb line of righteousness.Since your refuge is made of lies,a hailstorm will knock it down.Since it is made of deception,a flood will sweep it away.
18. I will cancel the bargain you made to cheat death,and I will overturn your deal to dodge the grave.When the terrible enemy sweeps through,you will be trampled into the ground.